Financial Controller

Financial Controller | London Market Insurance | Hybrid | £130-150k + Bonus

A leading London Market insurer is seeking a Financial Controller to lead its Financial Accounting & Reporting function. This is a senior role with broad ownership across statutory, management, and group reporting, financial controls, regulatory submissions, and insurance/reinsurance accounting.

You will report directly to the CFO and play a key part in shaping the finance control framework, driving reporting quality, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial commentary.
• Present monthly results to senior finance and executive committees.
• Oversee month-end close, financial ledgers, and core accounting controls.
• Take ownership of insurance and reinsurance accounting, including debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Lead statutory accounts preparation under FRS 102 and FRS 103.
• Manage external audit delivery and act as the main finance contact for auditors.
• Prepare quarterly IFRS 17 results for head office reporting.
• Support reforecasting and conversion of business plans to an IFRS 17 basis.
• Work closely with actuarial teams on reserving, IBNR, and technical provisions.
• Oversee Solvency UK and other regulatory submissions.
• Maintain a strong internal control framework and support finance transformation projects.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.

About you:

• Qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Significant post-qualification experience in financial reporting and control.
• Strong insurance or London Market background is essential.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, IFRS 17, and Solvency UK.
• Experience working with actuarial teams and regulatory reporting.
• Confident communicator who can present to senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership ability with a collaborative and improvement-focused approach.

What’s on offer:

• Salary – £130- 150k + bonus, package
• Succession planning and development opportunities

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